3rd Annual Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Cat Lovers

Valentine's Day always holds a special place in my heart (no pun intended) as I always received an M&M candy heart from my grandparents. Even though I am no longer a kid, my grandma still buys the candy hearts for my brother and me.  It is a tradition I look forward to each and every February 14.

My latest Valentine's Day tradition of the last two years, has been writing a Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Cat Lovers! This year is my third year writing the guide. View the last two years here: 2012 Valentine's Guide & 2013 Valentine's Guide.

All items are hyperlinked so it will take you directly to the source where you can buy the item.

Without further ado...here is the official Sandpiper Cat Blog 2014 Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Cat Lovers!

This beautiful Himalayan Cat pendant from Susan Faye, is just striking. With the lilac purple backround and the pop of pink flowers, it is sure to please the jewelry lover in your life. Susan creates all of her designs and her pendants are exquisite! In September 2013 I wrote a spotlight post about Susan and her jewelry, which you can read here.

Susan also creates beautiful fused glass art and this love star is a perfect piece to hang in your home for Valentine's Day and all year round.

It isn't Valentine's Day without those delicious candy conversation hearts, now is it? These catnip pillow toys are the perfect way to tell your cat you love them! They are made to order so the 100% organic catnip stays fresh.

Now, no cat lover should be without this item...

This Cat Print Tote is from the one and only Target. I love sharing my love of cats with the world and this bag is certainly an eye catcher. It can be found both online and in stores.

In a holiday all about love, there are certainly a few anti-love on February 14. Of course, one of those anti-love felines is Grumpy Cat of course! This Grumpy Cat Valentine Plush can be customized to say exactly what you want!

Macarons have become increasingly popular recently, and I absolutely love them. I even made macarons last weekend and they were delicious. So now I can share the love of macarons with my cats! I came across these adorable little Valentine's Red & Pink Macaron Cat Toys on Etsy, made by Whimsily Ever After. These are the perfect treat to tell your cats "I love you!" ~~ Stay tuned for a review and giveaway of Whimsily Ever After's macaron cat toys, coming to you right here, later this month.

And last but not least, the Peach Industries Kitty Lounger Mini in Pixie. Pixie is a raspberry pink print. I have previously reviewed the Peach Industries lounger, which you can read here, and can definitely say that their modern cat bed is the best (and most coveted) kitty snooze spot in our household!

I hope you've enjoyed this list of fun Valentine related cat items. Let me know which item is your must have! Happy Valentine Shopping!

xo >^..^< ox

Bobby's Bulletin - Hungry Like the Wolf

Bobby has been home in Virginia for one month and he has grown so much already. It amazes me how much he is able to eat and then pitifully manly meowing for more food! It has been years since we had a young and fiercely hungry kitten in our home. 

Bobby is comfortable living in my parents' room with Piper. They both like to take little excursions out of the room daily. Bobby is confident with all the cats, even Brooke (our tortie) who can sometimes be agressive. Nope, he just plays with her like he does with all his aunts and uncle! 

Bobby gives me a kiss.

This picture above was when Bobby and Piper were still learning to appreciate each other. They have come a long way, as I have caught them curled up with each other. Bobby loves everyone! Piper was weary of Bobby at first, but she has accepted him into the Shubin fold.

Busted, I know you like each other.

Of the other five cats, Bobby definitely loves Henry (on right) the most! Maybe he gravitates toward Henry because he is also a black cat. Henry likes Bobby, I think because they are warm when they curl up together. 

When Henry went to the hospital a few weeks ago for a virus, I definitely think Bobby knew he was missing! He gave Henry a big kiss and head butt when Henry came home.

Curled up for warmth.

Bobby has become accustomed to all sorts of beds, including the Peach Industries mini kitty lounger.

Bobby wants to send a big hello to his friends and family (Charlie, Polly - that means you!) at Animal Outreach of Cape May County. He hopes all his buddies are doing well and will get adopted soon. And thank you to our Animal Outreach friend Eileen, who sent this unbelievably adorable baby Bobby picture!

Precious little Baby Bobby!

This is Bobby and Rachel, signing off from your latest Bobby Bulletin! 

Review/Giveaway: Peach Industries Kitty Lounger Mini

Let’s face what all cat owners know. Cats sleep a lot. Cats can sleep on average thirteen to fourteen hours, even up to twenty hours a day.

My cats like to pick the funniest places to sleep. In our lazy Susan, cabinets, by the vents, under desks, on the kitchen table, on plastic bags…you name it, they have slept there! Occasionally they like to sleep in beds, but you are more likely to find them on a couch or our beds.

Being cats of a modern time, there are all sorts of cat beds that are offered. From high up pods to foamy pillow pads, there are many cool beds.

But the coolest bed we have come to use so far? The Peach Industries Kitty Lounger Mini!

Image from Peach Industries.

This lounger  pet bed is so easy to assemble. It comes with directions so simple, that even I was able to put it together (I’m really direction dysfunctional). The moment I put it down, a cat was in it! I was not sure if they would understand that this new little hammock bed was actually a bed to sleep on, but apparently my cats are smarter than I give them credit for! Everyone loves this bed! Piper was very pleased to curl up in it. The moment she got out of it, Brooke jumped on.

Piper on the lounger for the first time.

I have even caught Henry and Pearl in the lounger. This kitty lounger mini is perfect for pets of all ages. For reference, Piper is 2, and Henry, Brooke and Pearl are all about 7.5 years old. No one is over ten pounds, though the bed can accommodate a pet up to 15 pounds. The lounger cover is very durable and it is machine washable (lay flat to dry).

The creators behind this amazing bed are Mike and Georgia Barbush. This product came to be when the Barbushes put together their combined minds of an industrial designer and a vet technician! They created their product to maintain a sleek home environment designed for pet comfort and human aesthetic.  

Henry was so happy to stretch out his toes on the new lounger.

The Peach Industries Loungers are assembled with no hardware (yay!). Like I said, the covers are machine washable and should be laid flat to dry. The covers are sewn with 100% USA cotton and 100% USA thread (double yay for an American made product). They even come with adhesive foam beds if you want to have your lounger on a hard wood floor.

Overall, we give this lounger both paws up! Four out of four cats agree that this is the most pawsome bed around!

Brooke gives this lounger two paws up!

And guess what? YOU, my readers, have a chance to win a kitty lounger mini! We are giving away one kitty lounger mini. The winner will be able to pick the color of the cover. Entry details below.

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But moooom! Brooke stole my lounger spot! -Piper

Giveaway Rules: 

-Open to United States only

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-Giveaway will be open Thursday 10/17/13 to Thursday 10/24/13, opening/closing at 12 am EST.

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Receiving a complimentary lounger did not influence my review whatsoever.